Minimum Budget Needed for a Comfortable Europe Trip from India

For Indian travellers planning a Europe trip, one of the first and most important considerations is the budget. The overall cost of a European holiday depends on several factors, including the duration of the trip, number of countries covered, intercity transfers, accommodation, sightseeing, flight fares, travel style, and season.

Multi-country itineraries generally cost more because of additional intercity travel, while longer trips increase accommodation and daily expenses. Destination also plays a role, with Switzerland and several Western European countries generally costing more than Central European destinations, while peak-season travel can further increase flight and hotel prices.

Thrillophilia’s Europe packages cover destinations such as France, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

The listed package prices are primarily land-only and may include accommodation, airport transfers, intercity transportation, sightseeing, and on-ground assistance, depending on the itinerary.

However, the actual cost of a Europe holiday from India will be higher once international flights and other optional expenses are added.

Europe Trip Cost from India: Detailed Breakdown

1.Europe Tour Package Cost

The package price is one of the first details to consider when calculating your Europe trip budget. Thrillophilia’s current Europe tour packages offer different durations, destinations and price points, depending on the itinerary and inclusions.

For example, the Trails of Europe group tour package is a 7-day/6-night itinerary covering Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Frankfurt. Other itineraries vary considerably in price depending upon the destinations covered and the duration of the trip.

2.Flights from India to Europe

International airfare can make a significant impact on your final trip cost. Fares vary depending on the departure city, destination, airline, travel dates, number of stops, and how early you book. However, booking in advance, travelling during the shoulder season, and opting for connecting flights significantly lower the fares.

Delhi to Europe

• Paris / Frankfurt: Economy round-trip fares generally range from INR 50,000 to INR 85,000.

Mumbai to Europe

• Rome / Zurich: Economy round-trip fares generally range from INR 50,000 to INR 90,000.

Hyderabad to Europe

• Paris / Amsterdam: Economy round-trip fares generally range from INR 60,000 to INR 95,000.

Bengaluru to Europe

• Frankfurt / Vienna: Economy round-trip fares generally range from INR 55,000 to INR 95,000.

Airfare is indicative and can change significantly based on travel dates, availability, airline, and booking period. Check the fare for your specific dates before finalising your Europe trip budget.

3.Schengen Visa and Travel Insurance

The Schengen visa is mandatory for Indian passport holders for visiting 29 European countries. Below is the visa cost in 2026:

• Schengen visa fee: 90 euros (approximately INR 9,800) for adults and 45 euros (approximately INR 4,900) for children aged 6 to 12
• VFS service charge: Around INR 1500 to INR 1800
• Travel insurance (mandatory): INR 1200 to INR 2,500
• Optional add-ons like courier delivery and SMS notification: INR 500

4. Accommodation in Europe

The accommodation cost varies according to the destination, hotel category, number of nights, and overall itinerary. If you’re on a Europe family tour package, you can also go for Airbnb, that cost a little less. 

For a 10-night trip, you can roughly expect:

• Budget stays: INR 25,000 to INR 40,000 per person
• Mid-range hotels: INR 45,000 to INR 75,000 per person
• Comfortable stays: INR 80,000 onwards

Accommodation is already included in Thrillophilia Europe packages, so travellers need not worry about a separate hotel budget. For example, Thrillophilia’s Switzerland and Paris tour package includes 3 nights in Paris and 3 nights in Zurich in deluxe hotels, along with daily breakfast.

5. Transportation Within Europe

Intercity transportation is a major component of a multi-country European holiday, as several transits can quickly add up to the budget. You can either buy individual tickets or opt for the Eurail Pass after comparing which is more efficient for your itinerary.

Thrillophilia’s Europe packages include different combinations of trains, internal flights, coaches and private transfers, depending on the route. 

6. Food and Daily Expenses

The approximate food cost for the trip depends on your travel style. You can keep it to INR 2000 to INR 4000 per person per day by eating packaged food, fruits, and occasional dining. 

Most Europe tour packages from Thrillophilia include daily breakfast and select meals. However, it is better to check the inclusions so you will know how much additional money to budget for lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks.

Personal expenses, shopping and meals not mentioned in the itinerary should also be kept separate from the package price.

7. Sightseeing and Activities

While several famous attractions in Europe require an entry fee, there are also public squares, scenic streets and viewpoints, which are free. Thrillophilia’s Europe package price includes the cost of sightseeing by default, so you do not need to add its standalone price to your daily sightseeing budget.

Depending on your itinerary, your sightseeing budget may cover:

• Museums and art galleries
• Guided city tours
• Landmark and monument entry tickets
• Scenic river cruises
• Cable car rides
• Theme parks
• Palace and castle visits
• Alpine excursions

As per Thrillophilia’s on-ground team, it’s better to cover the landmarks and monuments in the initial days so that the later days of the trip are for relaxation and fun.

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